Why did the physician order the second set of labs to be fasting?
Random lab values for glucose are not a good diagnostic tool because of the carbohydrate intake that may have taken place prior to the test.
You might also like to view...
During an examination, the nurse finds that a patient has excessive dryness of the skin. The best term to describe this condition is:
a. Xerosis. b. Pruritus. c. Alopecia. d. Seborrhea.
A patient you are working with is prescribed a medication that works on cell-surface markers. He is concerned that this medication may activate the wrong surface markers and make him very ill
a. What steps would you take to tell him how cell surface markers work? b. Why is an understanding of cell surface markers important for this patient to know?
A patient with moderate to severe chronic pain has been taking oxycodone (OxyContin) 60 mg every 6 hours PRN for several months and tells the nurse that the medication is not as effective as before
The patient asks if something stronger can be taken. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss: a. administering a combination opioid analgesic/acetaminophen preparation. b. changing the medication to a continued-release preparation. c. confronting the patient about drug-seeking behaviors. d. withdrawing the medication, because physical dependence has occurred.
Cultural backgrounds influence the way in which individuals express their basic needs.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)